Benjamin Netanyahu Speech to Congress 2015

Posted by: thepinetree on 03/03/2015 01:09 PM

Washington, DC...Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel used one of the most prominent platforms in the world on Tuesday to warn against what he called a “bad deal” being negotiated with Iran to freeze its nuclear program, culminating a drama that has roiled Israeli-American relations for weeks.

March Madness At Bear Valley With $12 Tuesdays & 14" Of New Snow

Posted by: thepinetree on 03/03/2015 09:55 AM

Bear Valley, CA... Hey Good People! 5" of new snow fell yesterday bringing the storm total to 14"!!!! Today will be sunny, with a high near 38. Light north northeast wind becoming east northeast 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Bring the family and friends up for some "Pure Mtn Fun" as it's a great time to take advantage of some of the deals we have going on. $12Tuesdays start today and last every Tuesday thru March! Check our web page-www.bearvalley.com and our Facebook page for more info on upcoming events. All open Lifts will be running from 9:30am-3:30pm Monday thru Thursday this week. Stay tuned for more info........Peace Out, Mattly

Whiskerino...More than just a Tradition!

Posted by: thepinetree on 03/03/2015 09:26 AM

Frogtown, USA...Whiskerino Dinner and Dance- April 11. The Friends of the Calaveras County Fair and the Junior Livestock Committee are hosting a Hoe-down, Show-down. The Whiskerino Dinner Dance is planned for April 11. The dinner dance will be the official kick-off event leading up to the Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee May 14-17. The Whiskerino has a fine historic tradition in Calaveras County. Although the Whiskerino dates back to the 1940s it was revitalized in the 1950's and held for the next forty years. In 1955 Bob Petithome, Angels Camp resident, won the award for best full beard. He says the best part of the event was seeing "all the slick chins" try to grow beards. The event marked the month long Jubilee . Originally held at the Gun Club adjacent to the Fairgrounds, men and women donned their best gold rush attire. However the biggest draw was the actual whisker competitions....

Pending Home Sales Rise in January to Highest Level in 18 Months AccordingTo NAR

Posted by: thepinetree on 03/03/2015 08:42 AM

Washington, DC... Improved buyer demand at the beginning of 2015 pushed pending home sales in January to their highest level since August 2013, according to the National Association of Realtors®. All major regions except for the Midwest saw gains in activity in January. The Pending Home Sales Index,* a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, climbed 1.7 percent to 104.2 in January from an upwardly revised 102.5 in December and is now 8.4 percent above January 2014 (96.1). This marks the fifth consecutive month of year-over-year gains with each month accelerating the previous month's gain...

Today's Special Board Of Supervisors Meeting Has Been Canceled

Posted by: thepinetree on 03/03/2015 07:45 AM

San Andreas, CA... This meeting has been cancelled and the water issue at Lake Tulloch and any other matters scheduled for this date will be addressed at the March 10, 2015 meeting of the Board of Supervisors...

Calaveras County Water District Highway 4 Corridor Committee Meeting

Posted by: thepinetree on 03/03/2015 07:30 AM

Mjurphys, CA...A Calaveras County Water District Highway 4 Corridor Committee Meeting will be held on March 5th from 6-8pm in the Native Sons Hall. This meeting is an update on efforts of Tuolumne - Stanislaus integrated regional water management programs and opportunities to pursue state grant funding under propositions 1 & 84

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest Largely On White House Position On Netanyahu's Visit

Posted by: thepinetree on 03/03/2015 07:23 AM

Washington, DC...MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. Happy Monday. I hope you had a restful weekend. March certainly strolled in like a lion; hopefully the lamb is going to appear here sometime soon, I hope. Jim, do you want to get us started with questions today? Q Sure. Thanks, Josh. I wondered if the President had a chance to watch Prime Minister Netanyahu’s speech to AIPAC and if you all have a reaction....

Murphys Nursery Expands Online Presence with RarePlantStore.com

Posted by: thepinetree on 03/02/2015 02:34 PM

Murphys, CA...Murphys Nursery has taken their 27 years of experience and expanded their online presence with RarePlantStore.com. Of course we applaud everything tech related in our area and we thought it very, very cool and potentially lucrative for them to expand in this area. From RarePlantStore.com "We have collected an extensive variety of suppliers and growers of rare and unusual plants during the 27 years our garden center has been in business. Our retail business is located near a service station in a much visited nook of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Over the years, while fueling their vehicles, many people, from all over the United States, have come to our garden center to visit and stretch their legs. The most often heard remark from these visitors is some version of “I can’t believe the selection you offer here. Our local garden center closed and now all the big box chains offer the same few plants.” We knew we had quite a selection, but we didn’t know how unusual our offerings were. So we started looking online to discover that we had many selections that were not available or could offer the ones that were at a better price..

Washington, DC...Hi everybody. In America, we believe that a lifetime of hard work and responsibility should be rewarded with a shot at a secure, dignified retirement. It’s one of the critical components of middle-class life – and this week, I took new steps to protect it. Six years after the crisis that shook a lot of people’s faith in a secure retirement, our economy is steadily growing. Last year was the best year for job growth since the 1990s. All told, over the past five years, the private sector has added nearly 12 million new jobs. And since I took office, the stock market has more than doubled, replenishing the 401(k)s of millions of families...

Murphys & Angels Camp, CA... Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets have been part of the Calaveras community since 1935. High Quality, Great Customer Service and Great Hometown Prices. We are over the "Moon" about our fresh and delicious sushi. Prepared by Moon from Mermaid Sushi ever day in our Angels Market. Moon can make custom orders, special requests and crowd pleasing party platters. Call us at 209-736-4243 to order yours.

Moon's Sushi is Not Only Melt-Jn-Your-Mouth Delicious But Also Beautiful Works Of Art.

Click Above For Their Weekly Savings. Do you know you can now text your deli orders to the stores? For Sierra Hills Market the number is 209-753-7115. For Angels Food Market the number is (209)-753-7331. Now that is easy!! Senior Days now Tuesdays and Wednesdays! Save 10% When you buy 4 or more bottles of liquor or wine. Remember we already have the best prices on liquor and the biggest local wine selection.

The Arnold Mark Twain Medical Team Is Ready To Serve

Posted by: thepinetree on 02/24/2015 10:09 AM

The Big Tax Return Sale Going On Now At 49er Motors

Posted by: thepinetree on 02/20/2015 07:45 AM

Angels Camp, CA...49er Motors Tax Refund Super Sale is going on now!! Put your tax refund to work and use it for a down payment on a new Car, Truck or SUV today!! We can finance most anyone with the many lenders that we have relationships with. From great credit to terrible, we have a lender for you. As long as you have a down payment and an income source, let us help you to get into a new vehicle today!

Great Service & Detailing Specials From 49er Motors

Posted by: thepinetree on 01/21/2015 10:44 AM

Oakdale Man Arrested On Under Age Sex, Human Trafficking & Other Charges

Posted by: thepinetree on 03/01/2015 09:38 AM

Oakdale, CA...On Feb. 2nd, 2015, Detectives with the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office arrested 35 year old Daniel Leon Clifton at his residence in Oakdale. Clifton was arrested after a 2 month long investigation into his alleged relationship with an underage female who resided in Tuolumne County. The relationship is suspected to have lasted for longer than two years. Clifton was arrested on more than 10 counts including unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor, oral copulation, human trafficking, and many charges related to the manufacturing and exchanging of obscene images and videos. Clifton is currently in custody at the Tuolumne County Jail and being held on a $500,000 bail...

Bear Valley Weather & Conditions Update ~By Mattly Trent

Posted by: thepinetree on 03/01/2015 08:58 AM

Bear Valley, CA... Hey Good People! Another 2" of new snow fell overnight bringing our storm total to 9"+!!!! Today we will see a 20% chance of snow showers before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. East northeast wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. A few more days of unsettled weather then on Tuesday High pressure sets in for a few days bringing beautiful Bluebird days for the remainder of the week. Bring the family and friends up for some "Pure Mtn Fun" as it's a great time to take advantage of some of the deals we have going on. Check our web page-www.bearvalley.com and our Facebook page for more info on upcoming events. All open Lifts will be running from 9:30am-3:30pm Monday thru Thursday this week. Stay tuned for more info........Peace Out, Mattly

Don't Miss You're The Top

Posted by: thepinetree on 02/23/2015 10:30 PM

Runner Sponsors Legislation to Refund Illegal Taxes

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/28/2015 11:52 AM

Sacramento, CA...Board of Equalization Vice Chair George Runner announced today he is sponsoring legislation to extend common sense protections to taxpayers. Assembly Bill 867, authored by Assemblyman Donald Wagner (R-Irvine), would require the state to provide a full refund to all individuals who paid a tax later declared unconstitutional or illegal....

Letter to the Editor~by Al Duncan

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/28/2015 11:44 AM

I would like to acknowledge kudos and accolades to the efforts, of about 7 local people, men & woman that seem to find time in their lives to go to the Calaveras Co. Board of Supervisors meetings on a regular basis. The research they do to present, usually, sensible data on the topics under consideration by the Board Members, some of which have not been on the board long enough to be well versed, as some of the past members had been is commendable. ....

Angels Camp City Council Back in Action Tuesday Eve at 5pm~Full Agenda Enclosed

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/28/2015 10:41 AM

Angels Camp, CA.. The Angels Camp City Council is back in action on Tuesday eve at 5p for their Regular monthly meeting. They will begin the meeting with a Closed Session regarding the negotiations of the proposed Mark Twain Medical Center. During the Regular Meeting some of the top agenda items are: Performance Evaluation of the City Administrator; A Public Hearing involving the submission of CDBG supplemental projects to the CA Dept of Housing and Community Development; and a request for waiver of fees charged b the City to the Mark Twain Badger Boosters Parent's Club; And the CVB will report of the utilization of Transient Occupancy Tax Funds. Full Agenda is enclosed...

High School Artists Featured in annual Show at Calaveras Arts Council

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/28/2015 10:29 AM

Calaveras County, CA...ArtSpirit, the 18th annual High School Juried Exhibition will open in Calaveras Arts Council’s Gallery Calaveras on Saturday, March 14. Student artists are from Calaveras, Bret Harte and Mountain Oaks high schools. A public reception will be held on Saturday, March 14 from 1:00 to 2:30 pm. in the gallery. The gallery is located at 22 Main, San Andreas. First, second and third place judging results will be announced at 2:00 pm. ...

Programs on this channel include the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors meetings and special study sessions as well as other information on local, state or national issues. Programs also include international news from Deutsche Welle, and arts programs from Classic Arts Showcase....

Wine & Chocolate Fashion Show Coming Up in Jenny Lind!

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/28/2015 10:13 AM

Valley Springs, CA...

Rim Fire Reforestation Scoping Period Opens on the Stanislaus

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/28/2015 10:00 AM

Sonora, CA… The Stanislaus National Forest is now requesting public comment on the Rim Fire Reforestation proposal which includes reforestation, plantation thinning, wildlife habitat enhancement and noxious weed treatments on National Forest System lands within the footprint of the Rim Fire. This initial 45-day scoping comment period opens today with the publication of the Notice of Intent (NOI) in the Federal Register. “Written comments are encouraged during this ....

Sacramento, CA... Caltrans’ jump into the nation’s top ten bicycle-friendly states and the creation of the nation’s largest active transportation program are just a few of achievements highlighted in Caltrans’ annual Non-Motorized Transportation Facilities Report. The report is an in-depth look at Caltrans’ successes that emphasize the department’s mission to provide a safe, sustainable, integrated and efficient transportation system to enhance California’s economy and livability....

Get Your Tickets for the "Old ElDorado Jamboree!"

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/28/2015 09:51 AM

Mountain Ranch, CA...A reminder to get your tickets for the “OLD EL DORADO JAMBOREE”, an 1850’s miner’s dinner/dance which will be held on MARCH 7th, at the Mountain Ranch Community Hall. As part of the “Old El Dorado Jamboree” you are encouraged to come dressed in 1850’s duds and be part of the fun. Admission is $25 for adults, $10 for children age 5-12, age 5 and under are free. ...

Mokelumne River Salmon Defy the Drought

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/28/2015 09:44 AM

Oakland, CA...Despite extreme drought conditions, 12,118 Chinook salmon returned to the Mokelumne River last fall to spawn, becoming the river’s fifth-largest run in 74 years, East Bay Municipal Utility District announced this week. This is the fourth consecutive year the number of Chinook salmon returning to the Mokelumne River exceeded 12,000 fish, nearly triple the river’s long-term annual average. Of the returning ....

“River Reflections” Exhibit Flows to Mokelumne Hill for Month of March

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/28/2015 09:39 AM

Mokelumne Hill, CA...If you missed the previous two showings of “River Reflections,” the exhibit that features over 40 artists’ interpretations of the Mokelumne River, you have a chance during the month of March when it will be installed in Calaveras County. The Historic Hotel Léger in Mokelumne Hill will host the exhibit starting March 3rd, with the Opening Reception on Saturday, March 14th, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm....

Save The Date!

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/28/2015 09:32 AM

Common Ground Senior Services will host the 4th Annual “Ms. Senior Citizen Beauty Pageant” at Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort on May 23, 2015. The pageant seeks to draw attention to the achievements of older women, at the same time raising funds and awareness of Senior Nutrition Programs in Amador and Calaveras Counties, including the home-delivered Meals-On-Wheels Program....

Murphys, CA....Everyone’s invited to step out for a swingin’ good time at the second annual Spring Swing, presented by the Calaveras Mentoring Foundation to raise funds for the Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program. Spring Swing will take place beginning at 6pm, Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys and will feature dinner and dancing to the Big Band sounds of Rod Harris and the Columbia Kicks in a fun-filled evening with a live auction and a contemporary twist on "dime-a-dance" girls....

iTunes Will Be Main Topic at SMUG'S March Meeting

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/28/2015 09:18 AM

Murphys, CA...All the features offered by Apple’s popular iTunes application will be the main topic at the next meeting of the Sierra Macintosh Users Group (SMUG) to be held, Tuesday, March 10, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the community room of the Murphys Library, 480 Park Lane, adjacent to Murphys Park. The application has many functions. It is a media player, media library, and online radio broadcaster used to play, download, and organize digital audio and video on personal computers and other electronic devices. Through the iTunes Store, users can purchase and download music, music videos, television shows, audiobooks, podcasts, and movies.....

Employment Scam in Calaveras County

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/28/2015 09:12 AM

Calaveras County, CA...The Calaveras Sheriff's Department has handled multiple reports of fraudulent activity resulting from an advertisement for employment as a nanny. We are currently aware of this ad being placed in a local newspaper; they have since removed the advertisement. The scam involves inquiring about an employment opportunity and citizens who would be mailed a large check for services not yet rendered. The company then makes a claim of overpayment and requests that a refund check be ...

Calaveras County Appoints New Public Works Director, Jeffrey Crovitz

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/28/2015 09:07 AM

Calaveras County, CA...

Mattly's Bear Valley Weather Report....7" of New Snow Has Fallen so Far!

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/28/2015 08:48 AM

Hey Good People! 5" of new snow fell overnight since 4pm for a storm total of 7" so far.....Snow showers today with some possible thunder. The high will be near 34. West wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible. Bring the family and friends up for some "Pure Mtn Fun" as it's a great time to take advantage of some of the deals we have going on. Check our web page-www.bearvalley.com and our Facebook page for more info on upcoming events.....

Can You Keep a Secret?

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/28/2015 08:43 AM

Murphys, CA....Murphys Creek Theatre is hoping you can keep the secrets of the comedy-thriller, Accomplice, opening March 27, under your hat. And you’ll need a very, very big hat. “Accomplice” has more twists than a head full of dreadlocks. Prepare to be deceived, dazzled, delighted – and then be sworn to silence. Seeing the play is like watching a great magician at work, you know that what just happened is impossible, yet you have just seen it with your own eyes. Like a great magician, Murphys Creek can’t reveal the exact details of the trickery .....

Traffic Update...White Pig In Roadway Near Burson Rd / Sr12

DJ Eternal February 28th, 9pm Sky High Trattoria Bear Valley, CA

Posted by: thepinetree on 02/27/2015 06:17 PM

Bear Valley, CA..."My goal is accomplished when people are laughing, smiling, & dancing." - DJ Eternal aka The Crowd Uplifter From the fanciest weddings & corporate company parties, to the smallest backyard birthday celebrations, private functions, & numerous club & lounge events, DJ Eternal has catered to them all. Check out his mix samples to the right which are also free to download and take a look at his yelp reviews.

Leonard Nimoy 1931 - 2015

Posted by: thepinetree on 02/27/2015 11:29 AM

Los Angeles, CA...Leonard Simon Nimoy (/ˈniːmɔɪ/ NEE-moy; March 26, 1931 – February 27, 2015) was an American actor, film director, poet, singer and photographer. Nimoy was best known for his role as Spock in the original Star Trek series (1966–69), and in multiple film, television and video game sequels. Nimoy was born to Jewish migrant parents in Boston, Massachusetts. He began his career in his early twenties, teaching acting classes in Hollywood and making minor film and television appearances through the 1950s, as well as playing the title role in Kid Monk Baroni. Foreshadowing his fame as a semi-alien, he played Narab, one of three Martian invaders in the 1952 movie serial Zombies of the Stratosphere. In 1953, he served in the United States Army...

Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People! A trace of new snow fell overnight with more on the way! Snow showers will be likely today mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible. The current storm track looks to bring us about 3-6" of new snow over the next few days. Cooler temps and moderate winds will also play a role for this system. Bring the family and friends up for some "Pure Mtn Fun" as it's a great time to take advantage of some of the deals we have going on. Check our web page-www.bearvalley.com and our Facebook page for more info on upcoming events. All open Lifts will be running from 9:30am-3:30pm Monday thru Thursday this week. Stay tuned for more info........Peace Out, Mattly

Nine people were found dead at multiple sites after shootings in Tyrone, Missouri.

36 Players Compete In Murphys PONGFEST ‘15

Posted by: thepinetree on 02/27/2015 12:12 AM

Murphys, CA...Thirty-six ping pong players from throughout the Mother Lode, and beyond, took part in Pongfest ’15 staged by the Murphys Area Community Tennis Association (MACTA) on Saturday, February 21. Singles and doubles matches were held throughout the day under the watchful eye of Jim Triolo, the event organizer. Thomas Maudoux, of Saratoga, was the singles grand prize winner with Sonora resident Steve Foster as runner-up. The doubles championship went to Foster and Matt Nesper, also of Sonora...

Traffic Update....Horses In Roadway Near Sr108 / Mono Way

Posted by: thepinetree on 02/26/2015 05:32 PM

Sonora, CA...CHP is reporting traffic stopped near Sr108 / Mono Way. One black horse and one black and white horse are reveling in their ability to slow vehicular traffic. Earlier there was a vehicle vs pedestrian with injuries near Laurel & Pine Street. Let's be careful out there...

Hole in One At Greenhorn Creek Wednesday, February 25th!

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/26/2015 03:12 PM

Angels Camp, CA...Greenhorn Creek Resort Men’s Golf Club Member scores HOLE IN ONE on Hole #3! On Wednesday, February 25th, Fred Russell drained his Ace on the Par 3 from 115 yards.
Congratulations Fred (pictured below), we enjoyed the drinks!!

Columbia College FALL 2014 President’s List

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/26/2015 03:02 PM

Columbia College has named 196 students to the fall 2014 semester President’s List. We are pleased to officially recognize their exceptional scholastic achievement. This acknowledgment is reserved for students completing twelve or more units of semester coursework at Columbia College and earning a cumulative grade point average between 3.5 and 4.0, with no grade lower than “C.” Columbia College fall 2014 President’s List students are listed below by city...

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Bear Valley's Mark Phillips narrates a wonderful video that was created for the Ebbetts Pass Historical Association. The Video runs about 50 minutes and gives a fascinating & entertaining view of the history of the Bear Valley Area.